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The FBI director was also on the Hill this week for a budget hearing and, in an unorthodox strategy for a setting where you’re asking Congress for money, was eager to fight.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

They have already issued a warning to Israeli broadcaster, Kan, after its contestant released videos in various languages asking people to vote en masse for Israel; Kan removed the posts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"He had a few cabinet ministers and people in Number 10 asking him not to go,", said a supporter.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“We shouldn’t have to live like that. You know, none of us is asking to be rich. We’re just asking to make a living.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“Are you asking if you, a teenaged girl, are allowed to think two boys are potentially good romantic interests? Yes. Though I suppose I should ask: You haven’t married either of them, have you?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows